Found this on an up-armoured Toyota Landcruiser. Armouring company had done it. Quite a good demonstration about how free wheeling hubs are a waste of time. … [Read more...]
How a Differential Gear Works – Vintage Video
Really good video from 1930 by Chevolet which demonstrates how a differential works. … [Read more...]
OnCourse’s Training 4x4s: Range Rover (red) Rebuild
This is a 1981 Range Rover Classic which we rebuilt and gave new life as a OnCourse training vehicle. … [Read more...]
What Does this Button Do?
Rear Differential Lock Button. Vehicle: Found in some Toyota Hilux models. … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between Part-Time 4wd and Full-Time 4wd?
Note: This is a very very very brief explanation regarding the differences. … [Read more...]
Examples of Modifications Which Affect Off-Road Capability: HR Radio
HR Radio Modifications. Unfortunate modifications some organisations are making to mount HF radios. Off-road capability, pedestrian safety (MVCs) and /or forward visibility are compromised. … [Read more...]
Gallery: Vintage (-ish) Vehicles Spotted on My Travels
My Take on the 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser (review)
The 100 Series I think that the 100 series Land Cruiser is one of the best 4wd vehicles ever built. The GX part time 4wd version is great. It has the best compromise available of all time for off road capability, on road handling and executive luxury appeal. It is the only large 4wd vehicle that could be armoured without any modification to the chassis and still maintained quite good handling capabilities with only up rated brakes and suspension. Organisations throughout the world bought … [Read more...]
Question Page: About Overheating
Here is a short reply to a question I received from a reader which I thought may be of general interest. ————————————————————————————— Q: I have question about our Toyota Hiace: The Toyota started to overheat - I was told this happened because the water pump was leaking. In the end, not a cheap repair as the engine head developed a crack. Could this problem have been prevented if the driver was paying attention to the temp gauge? A: Good to hear from you. Sad to hear of your troubles. The … [Read more...]
Considering the double cabin pick up (dcpu)
When talking of the double cab pick up (dcpu), most of us in this region automatically think of the Toyota Hilux. The first 4x4 double cab version was made available in South Africa in 1984. I’m sure that any 4x4 enthusiast remembers the original leaf sprung model. Its robust reliability spoke for itself. It was a good, strong, simple vehicle. This made it popular with UN and other humanitarian organisations and commercial enterprise. This is the model that the gang on Top Gear tried to kill … [Read more...]
About Buying a 2nd Hand 4wd Import in Uganda
Buying a second hand vehicle (in Uganda) can be a bit of a gamble at the best of times, but throw in vagaries of this environment and you could have better luck taking the money to the Kampala Casino -- and that's saying something! Having been round the second hand and Japanese import depots over the last few years, I am not that surprised these days at what I see. But recently I went to look at a vehicle for an organisation and the battery was flat. Not surprised; but what happened next did … [Read more...]